EMI sign up to YouTube
EMI has signed a licensing deal with YouTube for its pop promos, joining Universal, Warner and SonyBMG in agreeing terms with the video platform.…
Eric Nicoli
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Ames to lead EMI US
EMI has appointed former Warner chief Roger Ames as head of EMI Music North America, reporting to chief Eric Nicoli and overseeing all US divisions.…
Former Bronfman associate sues over alleged role in Warner purchase
Former Simon & Schuster executive Richard Snyder has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jnr, claiming unpaid compensation for his role in the label's purchase.…
EMI to drop DRM on digital catalogue
EMI will make its digital catalogue available without DRM as premium downloads, starting on iTunes next month at 99p per track.…
EMI and Apple press call leads to Beatles downloads speculation
Speculation grows that Apple and EMI will announce Beatles catalogue downloads at a London press event after Apple and Apple Corps settled their trademark dispute.…
Eric Nicoli urges mobile music firms to be more consumer friendly
EMI chief Eric Nicoli told the CTIA Wireless convention that mobile music must become more consumer focused, and revealed an exclusive EMI and Nokia supply partnership.…
EMI settles Napster litigation with Bertelsmann
EMI has settled its long-running Napster lawsuit with Bertelsmann, without admission of liability, while legal action from music publishers against Bertelsmann continues.…
Bronfman wants to meet EMI chief
According to The Observer, Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jnr has asked to meet EMI's chairman and possibly its CEO to discuss a sweetened takeover bid.…
Roger Faxon confirmed as EMI Music Publishing chief
EMI Group has confirmed Roger Faxon as sole Chairman and CEO of EMI Music Publishing, following the departure of Marty Bandier to Sony/ATV.…
EMI in talks with private equity firms over possible takeover
The New York Post reports EMI is in talks with investment firms One Equity Partners, Apollo Management and Permira about a possible takeover of the major.…
EMI may refinance to fight off takeover
EMI's management may refinance its publishing business to raise funds and fend off a hostile takeover, analysts suggest.…
City news
Warner shares fell this week, while EMI faces takeover speculation as investors reportedly grow impatient with chief Eric Nicoli.…